Overcoming Creation Fatigue

My biggest problem when creating has always been tunnel vision.

I start on a template, an eBook, a template, a post... whatever... and I don't want to stop until it's finished.

In certain scenarios, not a big deal. Writing a social media post? Just do it. A blog post? Go get 'er done!

But when it comes to long-form content or products you want to sell or a lead magnet? You need to take some time, manage it wisely, and don't try to do everything, everywhere, all at once.

That leads to a lot of negative consequences. Loss of interest, burn out, doubt creeping in...

In short, it leads to creation fatigue.

For a long time, I thought I had to keep up with others.

This was a big driver on that tunnel vision setting in.

For example, I know a few creators that seem to come up with great new ideas every day, turn them into a product, and it sells.

Many of their social posts are very helpful, and then others just seem like someone hawking nail buffers at the kiosk in the mall. (Y'know, when malls were a thing.)

I love their style and approach. Their insight is amazing. They have a lot to share that I want to learn.

But I'm not them, and I shouldn't try to be them.

And that's where my handy-dandy IDGAF method comes in.

In case you don't recognize the acronym, it means, "I don't give a f*ck." I normally use this method on folding laundry, but it turns out it works for creative endeavors, too.

When I stopped giving a f*ck about what others were doing, I was able to figure out what I wanted to do and how to do it.

• I slowed down.
• I found my own voice.
• I started functioning creatively on my own terms.

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.

Once I engaged with that method, things started getting done.

Instead of trying to keep up with them, I set aside time for doing my projects based on my own needs and lifestyle.

I set about 2 hours aside a day, when I could afford to do that, and I worked on projects. One hour for the website. One hour for the projects.

I worked on the one I wanted to work on instead of forcing myself finish.

I work on them piecemeal, without worrying about keeping up with the pace of others.

Here's how you can do it.

• First, stop comparing yourself to others. It's a bad habit to get into that will just make you spiral.
• Second, track what you do and how long it takes. Keep a log. That keeps you accountable and also gives you that little endorphin rush when you complete something.
• Third, review and improve your process. Streamline where you can. Devote the remaining time to something else important that needs to get done.

Always keep this in mind...

Your journey is your journey. Other people aren't on your journey. You are.

Your path must be created, and only you can do that. Sure, people like me can help, but at the end of the day the only person with your vision is you.

Thanks for reading!

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